Kam Jones Achieves Historic Triple-Double in Marquette's Win Over No. 6 Purdue
The senior guard honored his late high school coach with a standout performance, becoming the third player in program history to record a triple-double.
- Kam Jones posted 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in Marquette's 76-58 victory over Purdue, marking the program's third-ever triple-double.
- Jones dedicated his performance and the season to his freshman-year high school coach, Terry Tippett, who passed away at age 79 days prior to the game.
- This was Marquette's first triple-double since Dwyane Wade's in the 2003 NCAA Tournament, with Wade congratulating Jones on the achievement via social media and a podcast call-in.
- The win ended Purdue's 39-game nonconference regular-season winning streak and showcased Jones' development as a playmaker, averaging a career-high 22.6 points and six assists this season.
- Marquette, ranked No. 15, improved to 5-0 this season, with strong contributions from Stevie Mitchell, who led the team with 21 points.
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